PhD Proposal Review: Ultra-Low Power and Robust Analog Computing Circuits and System Design Framework for Machine Learning Applications Nikita Mirchandani Location: Zoom Link Abstract: As the scaling of CMOS transistors has almost halted, performance gains of digital systems have also started to stagnate. There is a renewed interest in alternate computing techniques such as in-memory […]
The College of Engineering is offering advice on how to discover and pursue co-ops around the world, including search techniques, information on logistics, and tips for self-developing positions. For anyone planning to do an engineering co-op in Spring/Summer 2022, attendance is required at one of these sessions. Learn More
PhD Dissertation Defense: Explainable Efficient Models for Computer Vision Applications Wenqian Liu Location: Zoom Link Abstract: State of the art deep learning based models, such as Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) and generative models, achieve impressive results, but with their great performance comes great complexity and opacity, huge parametric spaces and little explainability. The criticality of […]
The GEM Annual Conference will take place from September 9-11 in Houston Texas. During this event, GEM University and Employer Representatives will exhibit to promote their graduate and undergraduate (REU) research programs.
PhD Dissertation Defense: Near-Zero Power Microelectromechanical Sensors for Large-Scale IoT Sensor Networks Vageeswar Rajaram Location: ISEC 432 Abstract: The Internet-of-things revolution has ushered the development of sensing technologies aimed towards establishing large-scale remote sensor networks to monitor the environment continuously and with high spatial resolution. However, with existing sensor technologies this goal has so far […]
This unique, interactive 7-part open seminar (attend one or all!) will feature guest speakers that explore the challenges and opportunities for implementing sustainable and resilient programs at Northeastern University. The class topics will include energy, recycling, ecology, resilience, sustainable food, and climate justice, as taught by Northeastern faculty and administrative staff. Civil and Environmental Engineering Assistant […]
PhD Proposal Review: Sputtered Topological Insulator/Ferromagnet Heterostructures for Energy Efficient Spintronic Device Applications Nirjhar Bhattacharjee Location: Zoom Link Abstract: Topological insulators (TI) are Van der Waals (VdW) layered materials which possess enormous spin-orbit coupling (SOC) strength and spin-momentum locked robust surface states. TIs in presence of time-reversal symmetry breaking magnetic order can also exhibit chiral […]
The Institute for the Wireless Internet of Things is pleased to host a distinguished lecture on Real-time Geo-spatial Spectrum Sharing by Dr. Elliot Eichen. When: Monday, September 20th, 1pm. Location: Zoom Link Abstract: New technology and new applications for wireless communications have created competition for frequency bands traditionally allocated to remote sensing and defense applications. […]
ChE Seminar Series Presents: Dr. Paulette Clancy, Ph.D Head of the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Johns Hopkins University Materials Innovation in Nanotechnologies Abstract There are many problems at the forefront of materials chemistry whose solution is stymied by its inherent complexity. Such problems are characterized by a rich landscape of parameters and […]
Please join the Edward G. Galante Engineering Business Program in welcoming guest speaker Christina Chase for her presentation From Concept to Company: Navigating a Non-Linear Path. This talk will explore the different aspects of entrepreneurship, what it means to be entrepreneurial, and the concepts, tools and frameworks the most successful entrepreneurs employ to go from […]